On February 6, 1875, Charles Harris, a disgruntled hired man, set a fire that claimed eight buildings at the Church Family at Mount Lebanon. The buildings, including the family dwelling and several workshops, were uninsured and the loss was estimated at over $100,000. Even...

On January 16, 1894, Elder Timothy Rayson of the Center Family, Mount Lebanon Shakers wrote, “Commenced getting in ice…. Over a dozen engaged in the business.” On the 18th, he wrote, “Finished getting in the ice. The weather today was just right for...